What is the difference between state agencies administering and accepting a NASCLA Accredited Examination?

Administering state agencies use a NASCLA Accredited Examination as their agency’s state specific trade examination. You may apply directly with an administering state agency to take a NASCLA Accredited Examination or through NASCLA. All administering state agencies are also accepting state agencies. 

Accepting state agencies will accept a NASCLA Accredited Examination as a waiver in place of their state specific trade examination.